After being stuck inside their forced air, dreary classrooms all year, your kids may be ecstatic about playing all day outside in the summer sun. However, that excitement may be short lived once the heat really sets in and the kids get bored out there. You may need to step in and get some motivators out there so they can still enjoy the outdoors without wanting to come inside every five minutes.
The outdoor sun is very good for us in small doses. If your kids are planning to be in the sun for more than 15 minutes, be sure to lather them with sunscreen at least every two hours or after they get wet/sweaty. Make sure you have a shady area they can retreat to whenever they need it. Give them some fun things to do like board games, crafts, and books to read in the shade while they relax for a bit.
Once they are ready to play again, let them cool off with some water fun like water balloons or water soaked sponges. You can even throw some clothes in a bucket of water and see who can put them on the fastest. It will be a blast for everyone!
Being outside is a great benefit to everyone’s health. The sun helps us produce much needed vitamin D in our bodies. The fresh air helps us get more oxygen to our lungs. And being away from the kitchen helps us maintain healthy eating habits. The closer we are to food, the more tempted we are to eat it. With childhood obesity rates constantly on the rise, it is important to teach kids about their health and how important it is to stay in shape.
For more ways to get your kids outside this summer, contact your health insurance carrier. They will have great tips on healthy habits and how to beat the heat this summer!
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